Phillies' Brandon Marsh Undergoes Knee Surgery, Expected Ready by Opening Day
The outfielder's quick surgery for a knee issue highlights the team's ongoing search for outfield depth as spring training approaches.
- Brandon Marsh underwent arthroscopic knee surgery but is anticipated to be ready for Opening Day, following a quick diagnosis and treatment.
- The Phillies are actively seeking to bolster their outfield depth, having not acquired any outfielders this winter, despite ongoing discussions with free agents.
- Marsh's surgery underscores the Phillies' precarious outfield situation, with Johan Rojas and a combination of Jake Cave and Cristian Pache as current options.
- The team remains open to adding outfield talent, considering both minor-league contracts and potential guaranteed deals, as they monitor the market.
- Despite the surgery, the Phillies express confidence in their existing outfield setup, with plans to give Rojas, Cave, and Pache significant opportunities in spring training.